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Compare crypto adoption, regulation, taxes and market across 174 countries
The Bank of Portugal is the competent authority for registering virtual asset service providers. Since 2024, the European MiCA regulation applies, harmonizing the legal framework across the EU. Exchanges must register and comply with strict KYC/AML standards. Portugal has historically been favorable to cryptocurrencies, attracting many foreign investors.
IRS (Capital Income)
The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) regulates cryptocurrency advertising and supervises service providers. Since 2024, the European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation applies, establishing a harmonized framework across the EU. Exchanges must obtain licenses and comply with strict standards.
Savings Tax Base
Rate: 28%
Deductible: You can offset losses with gains in the same year. Cryptocurrencies held for more than 1 year may be exempt from taxation.
Deadline: April-June (annual IRS return)
Rate: 19%
Deductible: You can offset gains with losses in the savings tax base. Uncompensated losses can be applied in the following 4 fiscal years.
Deadline: June (Income Tax) and March (Form 720)
Crypto users and population percentage
Legal status and regulatory framework
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Available platforms by country
Peer-to-peer trading volume
Position in global adoption index
We compare adoption, regulation, P2P volume, taxes, and available exchanges for each country using up-to-date data.
We use data from Chainalysis, CoinGecko, local regulators, and crypto industry reports.
Tax data is updated periodically, but always consult a local accountant for financial decisions.
Yes, you can compare any of the 174 countries in our database using the country selectors.
Legal = crypto permitted. Unregulated = no clear legal framework. Restricted = with limitations. Banned = crypto is illegal.
Based on Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index measuring P2P volume, users, and on-chain activity.
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